Amedisys Hospice
Harlingen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971583)
CMS process measure: 99.71 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 300-0865 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice in Harlingen, Texas earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.71 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971583, since July 27, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, located in Harlingen, Texas (Cameron County), is a Medicare-certified hospice under other ownership, certified since July 27, 2020. Families considering hospice care can be assured that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice services for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Amedisys Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.71, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 86.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Harlingen office, reflecting a broad regional service area in South Texas.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS periodically updates its data vintage. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971583) since July 27, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Amedisys Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice's composite process score is 99.71, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Amedisys Hospice's ownership type as 'Other'; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Amedisys Hospice; please contact the hospice at (956) 300-0865 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Amedisys Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (956) 300-0865 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported for Amedisys Hospice on Medicare Care Compare, along with questions about services best answered by calling (956) 300-0865.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Amedisys Hospice's current CMS ratings and information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971583?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.